106 STAT. 490 PUBLIC LAW 102-325—JULY 23, 1992 "(3) an assurance that participants be enrolled in a degree program at an eligible institution having an agreement with the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of section 487; and "(4) an assurance that participants in summer research internships have completed their sophomore year in postsecondary education. "(d) AWARD CONSIDERATIONS.— In addition to such other selection criteria as may be prescribed by reg^ations, the Secretary shall consider in making awards to institutions under this section— "(1) the quality of research and other scholarly activities in which students will be involved; "(2) the level of faculty involvement in the project and the description of the research in which students will be involved; and "(3) the institution's plan for identifying and recruiting participants including students enrolled in projects authorized under this section. "(e) MAXIMUM STIPENDS. —Students participating in research under a postbaccalaureate achievement project may receive an award that— "(1) shall include a stipend not to exceed $2,400 per anniun; and "(2) may include, in addition, the costs of summer tuition, summer room and board, and transportation to summer programs. "(f) FUNDING.— From amounts appropriated pursuant to the authority of section 402A(f), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, allocate funds for projects authorized by this section in an amount which is not less than $11,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1993 through 1997. 20 USC "SEC. 402F. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTERS. ^'• " (a) PROGRAM AUTHORITY; SERVICES PROVIDED.— The Secretary shall carry out a program to be known as educational opportunity centers which shall be designed— "(1) to provide information with respect to financial and academic assistance available for individuals desiring to pursue a program of postsecondary education; and "(2) to provide assistance to such persons in applying for admission to institutions at which a program of postsecondary education is offered, including preparing necessary applications for use by admissions and finemcial aid officers. " (b) PERMISSIBLE SERVICES. — An educational opportunity center assisted under this section may provide services such as— "(1) public information campaigns designed to inform the community regarding opportunities for postsecondary education and training; "(2) academic advice and assistance in course selection; "(3) assistance in completing college admission and financial aid applications; "(4) assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations; "(5) guidance on secondary school reentry or entry to a general educational development (GED) program or other alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts; "(6) personal counseling; "(7) tutorial services;
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